Young Thai kiteboard athlete Joseph Jonathan Weston delivered an outstanding performance from start to finish, capturing the Asian Beach Games gold medal. Thai youth sailor Rachot Saad Watana also won gold in the men's youth Optimist class at the 6th Asian Beach Games "Sanya 2026" held in Sanya, China on April 28, 2026.

Joseph Jonathan Weston, competing in the men's Formula kiteboarding class, maintained excellent form throughout all 15 rounds of competition. With the lowest penalty score of just 22 points, he secured the gold medal. Chinese athlete Xiao Shiming earned silver with 31 penalty points, while fellow Chinese competitor Yang Xinluo claimed bronze with 36 points. Sakhipat Thongjun finished in fifth place.

Meanwhile, youth sailor Rachot Saad Watana impressively edged out his fellow Thai sailor Sravich Naaksookh, the 2025 Asian champion, to claim the men's youth Optimist gold. After completing ten final rounds with a combined 34 penalty points, Rachot secured victory. Sravich, who failed to complete the final round, finished with 40 points to claim silver. Malaysia's Muhammad Yasin Sayah Raisan took bronze with 47 points.

Other Thai athletes' results include: Women's Optimist youth - Periyaphorn Chantrawong won bronze, and Surapa Muangngam finished fifth. Men's ILCA 4 youth - Harsalak Srinakhorn claimed silver, Patcharapol Rumvisai finished sixth. Women's ILCA 4 youth - Pailin Charoenphol won silver, Thanapon Phothkaew finished ninth.

Men's IQFOIL windsurfing - Wachirwit Thanupp won bronze, and Ratchanon Khunjang finished eighth. Women's IQFOIL windsurfing - Chanutkan Charoensouk finished eighth, and Wannida Wintachai finished tenth.

In women's kiteboarding Formula, Thai athletes competed for only 14 rounds due to insufficient wind conditions. Benyapa Chantawan finished fifth and Sipang Chantarangkul finished sixth.

Overall, Thai sailors, windsurfers, and kiteboard athletes earned a combined total of 2 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.

Following complaints from two victims against content creator Bird at Phra Pradaeng Police Station in Samut Prakan province, authorities are moving forward with legal action. The victims claim Bird applied caulking adhesive to their bodies instead of chalk powder during Phra Pradaeng's Songkran celebration, an incident that sparked significant criticism on social media.

On April 28, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Abhichat Thongphaew, superintendent of Phra Pradaeng Police Station, announced that police have referred the victims for medical examinations and will issue a summons to Bird following the results. Preliminary charges involve assault and bodily harm, with sentence severity depending on the medical findings. Additionally, cyber police are coordinating on Computer Crime Act charges and will work with relevant agencies to block websites and remove inappropriate content created by the suspect.

On April 28, 2025, a criminal court delivered its verdict on April 24 in cases against Siradanai 'Golf' Plaiyduang and nine co-defendants accused of leading a gang assault on polling officers at Phang Nga municipal polling station. The assault occurred when officers prevented photography inside the voting booth. The defendants faced multiple charges including conspiracy, assaulting officers in the performance of duty, obstructing election commission officials, and gang activity. The court found the primary defendant guilty under the Election Commission Act and Criminal Code provisions related to conspiracy, assault with weapons, and obstruction of official duties. The court sentenced the primary defendant to one year imprisonment for gang conspiracy and nine days for disobedience, with a two-year sentence for inciting others to assault officers using weapons. Co-defendants were each sentenced to one year for gang activity and two years for armed assault on officers. Three co-defendants received sentence reductions of one-third under Criminal Code provisions.

Travel enthusiasts should not miss this! Vietjet Thailand partners with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to roll out the "Green Travel, Full Satisfaction" campaign, offering 30% discounts on airfares for Bangkok to secondary city routes. The promotion aims to encourage Thai travelers to visit during the low season and revitalize the tourism economy across the country.

On April 28, 2025, Pinyon Phibulsongkram, Vice President of Commerce and Customer Relations at Vietjet Thailand, revealed that while the tourism industry is crucial to Thailand's economy, current geopolitical conditions have impacted consumer spending power, causing tourism to slow as travelers become more budget-conscious.

Vietjet Thailand, committed to providing affordable and accessible travel for all passengers, is launching the "Green Travel, Full Satisfaction with Vietjet" campaign to promote travel to secondary cities during the low season. This supports the Tourism Authority of Thailand's initiatives to promote secondary tourism destinations while spreading income to local communities and supporting sustainable growth throughout the year.

Under this campaign, Vietjet Thailand is offering 3,000 discounted one-way or round-trip tickets on four secondary city routes: Bangkok-Nakhon Si Thammarat, Bangkok-Khon Kaen, Bangkok-Chiang Rai, and Bangkok-Hat Yai.

Passengers can enter the code "TAT30" to receive a 30% discount (excluding taxes, fees, and add-ons) when booking on th.vietjetair.com or the Vietjet Thailand app from today until May 31, 2025. Travel dates must fall between May 6 and September 30, 2025 (excluding public holidays and long weekends).

Secondary city tourism has emerged as a high-potential growth trend, driven by travelers prioritizing budget management, avoiding crowded peak-season destinations, and seeking new travel experiences, particularly nature-based and religious tourism sites. Vietjet Thailand continues to expand its route network connecting major and secondary cities while partnering with government agencies, private sector, and local communities to promote "Unseen Thailand," reinforcing the airline's role in advancing Thailand's tourism industry sustainably.

On April 28, 2026, Deputy Education Minister Akkhranon Kanngittinun joined an online opening ceremony to encourage participants in the training program "Enhancing Knowledge and Understanding of Cybersecurity Learning Activity Curriculum." He emphasized the critical importance of developing cybersecurity skills and expressed confidence that participants would apply their knowledge practically, while indicating plans for future in-person regional visits.

The Department of Learning Promotion (DLP) Director Dr. Kestitip Supbwanit presided over the training in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Committee (NCC). The event included NCC Secretary-General Gen. Omorn Chomchoy and attracted over 16,000 educators and administrators nationwide.

Operating under the 2023 Learning Promotion Act, the DLP aims to provide citizens with "access to accurate knowledge" anytime and anywhere. As the digital world becomes integral to daily life, cybersecurity awareness has become a national priority. The collaboration between DLP and NCC represents a unified effort to build "digital immunity" among education personnel, who will serve as key disseminators of knowledge throughout communities.

The training curriculum covers both theory and practical applications, including digital technology fundamentals and cybersecurity, daily cyber threat prevention, safe AI usage, and digital fraud awareness. The Deputy Education Minister emphasized that DLP personnel must evolve from "technology users" to "knowledge practitioners" and "cybersecurity community builders" through enhanced digital skills and lifelong learning. This collaborative initiative with the NCC's experts marks an important foundation for creating a Thai society that is "digitally aware, secure, and uses technology creatively" while adapting sustainably to the digital era.

Deputy PM Supachai Puts Brakes on 1,000 Baht International Travel Fee Proposal, Emphasizes Careful Review

At 1:00 PM on April 28, 2025 at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammaphand, overseeing the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, commented after a cabinet meeting on Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Pantcharoenworrakul's proposal to collect a 1,000 baht fee from Thai citizens traveling abroad. Surasak must first present the proposal to her before it can be brought to cabinet discussion.

When asked whether she found the proposal appropriate, Supachai said she has not yet reviewed the details and needs to first discuss the specifics with Surasak, emphasizing the need for thorough and careful consideration.